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Did Parasite deserve all those Oscars?

Did Parasite deserve all those Oscars?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Parasite's razor-sharp characterisations ensure that the picture is thoroughly entertaining though it falls short of greatness, declares Sreehari Nair.

Ex-model seen begging on streets

Ex-model seen begging on streets

Rediff.com3 Sep 2007

Nagpal, who was found begging in a market in South Delhi by a photojournalist on Friday, is now under the care of the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW).

PHOTOS: Hey, world leaders are normal people too

PHOTOS: Hey, world leaders are normal people too

Rediff.com25 May 2016

We are out to remind the rest of you'll that they too are normal and from time to time do things we wouldn't normally see them doing.

3 lakhs to 22 crore! IIM grad's success story

3 lakhs to 22 crore! IIM grad's success story

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

From a small team of five weavers, Karagiri now works with 1,800 weavers from across India. Pallavi Mohadikar, co-founder of Karagiri, shares her incredible success journey.

Climate Change: India Must Walk The Talk

Climate Change: India Must Walk The Talk

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

India lost around 38.5 thousand hectares of tropical forest in the last decade. Nearly 14 per cent of the country's tree cover! It is one thing for Modi to announce that India will reach a net-zero level of emissions in 2070. But if it is serious, it needs to start today, points out Ramesh Menon.

Sanju: Sanskari version of Sanjay Dutt

Sanju: Sanskari version of Sanjay Dutt

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

'Rajkumar Hirani could have gone for the jugular but has chosen instead to play to the gallery,' says J Jagannath.

Pakistan Can't Use Taliban to Threaten India

Pakistan Can't Use Taliban to Threaten India

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

India has much paranoia in India about a new 'Terroristan' coming up between Pakistan and a Taliban-ruled Afghanistan. Pakistan has zero ability economically, diplomatically, geostrategically or militarily to create one. If they try, it will be great for India as they will destroy themselves yet again, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Price blues hit grey market

Price blues hit grey market

Rediff.com12 Aug 2003

Warne involved in yet another phone sex scandal

Warne involved in yet another phone sex scandal

Rediff.com10 Aug 2003

South African Helen Cohen Alon claimed Warne called her up 40 times and even sent text messages.

The BEST International Films of 2021

The BEST International Films of 2021

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films, most of them shown at international film festivals held virtually (Berlinale and Rotterdam), hybrid (Toronto) or physical (Cannes and Venice).

Kerala rains: People in relief camps too afraid to return home

Kerala rains: People in relief camps too afraid to return home

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

More than 53,500 people were now staying in various relief camps across the state.

Tale of Two Skippers: King Kohli soars, Captain Smith plummets

Tale of Two Skippers: King Kohli soars, Captain Smith plummets

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

Virat Kohli continued his day job of mesmerising fans with a magical willow

UNFORGETTABLE Opening Movie Scenes

UNFORGETTABLE Opening Movie Scenes

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Sukanya Verma offers some amazing opening scenes in Hindi films that fuels an excitement for what happens next.

Naseeruddin Shah: 25 TOP Performances

Naseeruddin Shah: 25 TOP Performances

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

Sukanya Verma celebrates the acting legend.

PIX: Emraan Hashmi, Maanyata, Farah Khan watch Beauty And The Beast

PIX: Emraan Hashmi, Maanyata, Farah Khan watch Beauty And The Beast

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

A look at the pictures.

Nirav Modi to be produced before UK court in extradition case

Nirav Modi to be produced before UK court in extradition case

Rediff.com29 May 2019

He is set to be produced from custody before Judge Emma Arbuthnot for the first management hearing in the case, during which a broad timeline is expected for his extradition trial.

'Chennai Super Kings have the upper hand going by their record'

'Chennai Super Kings have the upper hand going by their record'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

With a new-look side at his disposal, Delhi Daredevils skipper Jean-Paul Duminy conceded that two-time champions Chennai Super Kings have an upper hand in their opening game of the IPL.

Water will be clean in time for Rio Olympics, says Games chief

Water will be clean in time for Rio Olympics, says Games chief

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

The water quality at the Olympic sailing venue in Rio de Janeiro is a serious issue but will be resolved by the time the Games begin next year, Rio Organising Committee president Carlos Nuzman said on Tuesday.

Afridi describes Yousuf, Akhtar as 'heckle and jeckle'

Afridi describes Yousuf, Akhtar as 'heckle and jeckle'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

A war of words has broken out between three big names of Pakistan cricket with veteran all-rounder Shahid Afridi describing former stars, Muhammad Yousuf and Shoaib Akhtar as 'heckle and jeckle'.

Contaminated water? Use low cost 'drinkable book' as cleaner

Contaminated water? Use low cost 'drinkable book' as cleaner

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

The book is the brainchild of Theresa Dankovich.

'Chinese are looking for a moment of weakness to teach us a lesson'

'Chinese are looking for a moment of weakness to teach us a lesson'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

'They know that India is no pushover.' 'We have to be extremely vigilant, remain ready and keep strengthening our positions.' 'We have to be militarily strong, whatever be the cost.'

'What you are seeing in Karnataka is disgraceful'

'What you are seeing in Karnataka is disgraceful'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

'Who's providing all this money to the BJP? And who's providing all this money to the Congress?' 'Where did all this money come from?' 'Who is enabling all these MLAs to be bought for Rs 50, 60 crores?' 'There's one MLA on whose behalf somebody claimed that the BJP invited him for Rs 60 crores. Whose money is this?'

Data breaches cost cos over $1 mn in last 12 months: McAfee

Data breaches cost cos over $1 mn in last 12 months: McAfee

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

The study, Security industry's dirty little secret, which was conducted by technology market research firm Vanson Bourne examines the controversy and confusion surrounding AETs and the role they play in Advanced Persistent Threats.

PIX: Going back to the theatre

PIX: Going back to the theatre

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

As we prepare to return to the land of silver screens and samosa, Sukanya Verma looks at notable theatre moments in Hindi films.

America in the Trump era: What desis must do

America in the Trump era: What desis must do

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

'For some South Asians, it may be tempting to think "I'm not Muslim, this doesn't really affect me".' 'But please know, it affects all of us,' says Arun Venugopal, a reporter at WNYC in New York.

17-year-old Islamic State recruit becomes 'UK's youngest suicide bomber'

17-year-old Islamic State recruit becomes 'UK's youngest suicide bomber'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

Talha Asmal was one of four suicide bombers who attacked security forces near an oil refinery south of Baiji.

Did JRD think Patel would have been a better PM than Nehru?

Did JRD think Patel would have been a better PM than Nehru?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

'Nehru once told JRD, "I hate the mention of the very word profit".' '"Jawaharlal, I am talking about the need of the public sector making a profit!" JRD replied.' 'Nehru reiterated, "Never talk to me about the word profit, it is a dirty word".' A fascinating excerpt from Shashank Shah's The Tata Group: From Torchbearers To Trailblazers.

EPL: Everton up to third despite frustrating draw

EPL: Everton up to third despite frustrating draw

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

Everton moved up to third place in the Premier League despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Crystal Palace as Belgium strikers Christian Benteke and Romelu Lukaku both got on the scoresheet in a battling encounter on Friday.

TMC meets Prez for third time, calls note ban 'super emergency'

TMC meets Prez for third time, calls note ban 'super emergency'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

Trinamool Congress MPs accused the Modi government of having imposed a "super emergency" by launching the exercise and engaging in "vendetta politics" by arresting two party lawmakers after it opposed the "draconian" move.

Brad Pitt is chilling with Shah Rukh Khan and we can't even!

Brad Pitt is chilling with Shah Rukh Khan and we can't even!

Rediff.com24 May 2017

In Mumbai to promote his Netflix original film War Machine, the Hollywood star caught up with King Khan.

Here's what Shastri told the Indian batsmen

Here's what Shastri told the Indian batsmen

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Under-fire India coach Ravi Shastri, on Thursday, called on his struggling batsmen to show more discipline and grit when the third Test against England gets underway at Trent Bridge on Saturday.

Love And Loathing In Silicon Valley

Love And Loathing In Silicon Valley

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

'It was one thing for me to bear his physical and verbal abuses. But a few months ago, he began to stay out longer. New smells came from his clothes.' 'My fears were confirmed when I awoke one night and noticed him on the phone, talking and acting dirty.' A heart-wrenching excerpt from Namit Arora's Love And Loathing In Silicon Valley: A Novel.

Review: Haseena Parkar suffers from Lima Syndrome

Review: Haseena Parkar suffers from Lima Syndrome

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

'Shraddha tries hard to rescue the film, but the script totters so badly in the second half that any salvage seems impossible,' says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Not for laughs? AIB in trouble over Arjun-Ranveer roast

Not for laughs? AIB in trouble over Arjun-Ranveer roast

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Inquiry initiated into AIB roast featuring Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor.

The Who's Who of the CBFC's new, improved squad

The Who's Who of the CBFC's new, improved squad

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Will this team of 12 change the way films are certified in India?

The Ambani Brothers: What Happens Next

The Ambani Brothers: What Happens Next

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

'While investors in Reliance have had to play a game of patience for long stretches, for Anil the challenge is to do what used to be his brother's forte -- generating cash by putting assets in the ground and making things,' says T N Ninan.

Ahead of RS polls, Congress flies 40 Gujarat MLAs to Bengaluru

Ahead of RS polls, Congress flies 40 Gujarat MLAs to Bengaluru

Rediff.com29 Jul 2017

The move comes after at least six Congress MLAs in Gujarat resigned from the party to join the BJP.

McCullum legacy much more than pyrotechnics

McCullum legacy much more than pyrotechnics

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

While the triple century against India and an away series win over West Indies were the highlights of his career, Brendon McCullum said it was the camaraderie of the dressing room that would linger longest in his memory.

We didn't play to even 80 per cent of our capacity: Dhoni

We didn't play to even 80 per cent of our capacity: Dhoni

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

A relieved Mahendra Singh Dhoni took a dig at his critics, after inspiring India to a series-levelling win over South Africa in the second One-Dayer in Indore on Wednesday.

The 92-year-old civic warrior

The 92-year-old civic warrior

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Kamakshi Paatti, a sprightly nonagenarian, has the Chennai civic corporation on its toes.